French Teacher - Middle School (50%, sabbatical replacement, Jan-June 2026)

French Teacher - Middle School (50%, sabbatical replacement, Jan-June 2026)

ABOUT CASTILLEJA

Castilleja is a dynamic, diverse, and intentional educational community for students in grades 6–12 that believes in the power of women learning and women leading. Founded in 1907, Castilleja fulfills its mission to educate young women to become confident thinkers and compassionate leaders with a sense of purpose to effect change in the world. Every member of the Castilleja community is responsible for fostering an equitable, respectful, and just community. We value building and sustaining authentic relationships and work together to create a collaborative learning and working environment. We are dedicated to a program that is responsive to students’ needs and identities and demonstrates a commitment to antiracist values and pedagogy.

TEACHING AT CASTILLEJA

At Castilleja we know that students thrive when learning happens within and beyond classroom walls and when students actively witness engagement in the greater community by the adults in their lives. Employees are invited to and supported as they connect with our larger programming, advise students, and inspire new ways to bring the mission alive on campus. We seek educators who aspire to engage differences with courage, honesty, intellectual curiosity, respect, and humility.

The World Languages Department seeks a one semester sabbatical replacement to teach two sections of 6th grade French. This teacher should understand that, in the increasingly interconnected world, competence in more than one language is essential for communicating with others, as is developing strong intercultural skills, and developing a global citizen’s perspective on world issues. To that effect, language teachers at Castilleja create a culturally responsive classroom culture where oral proficiency is emphasized and nurtured. Teachers make full use of authentic resources and all modes of communication and see language as a cultural vehicle to develop a deep and complex understanding of the cultures of the French-speaking world. This teacher would work closely with departmental colleagues and report to the Middle School Head.

Important qualities of this teacher include:

• Commitment to student-centered learning and responsive pedagogy

• Facility with content knowledge and commitment to interdisciplinary-thinking

• Experience with various modes of teaching and assessing

• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and teamwork

• Openness to feedback and a growth mindset

• Flexibility

Key Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience and/or commensurate professional experience
• Proficiency with technology in and out of the classroom
• Undergraduate degree in relevant field of study

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, EAP and Life
• Eligible for 403(b) Retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Castilleja uses a competitive salary scale which takes into account the range of experience, education and skill level. The prorated salary will be based on a yearly one that ranges from $82,700 to $125,000

* Please submit a Cover Letter along with your Resume in PDF format.

Castilleja School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and competence - regardless of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin or ancestry, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all areas of employment.